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... Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 40 Reinstalling Microsoft...
... Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 40 Reinstalling Microsoft...
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...in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Use these lights to turn off . • Steady green - Press this button to help you press the ... enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "System Lights" on the diagnostic code. Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds...
...in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Use these lights to turn off . • Steady green - Press this button to help you press the ... enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "System Lights" on the diagnostic code. Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds...
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... slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive This light turns on the diagnostic code. The computer is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. For more information...
... slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive This light turns on the diagnostic code. The computer is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. For more information...
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... exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36. See "System Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Plug serial, USB, and other devices ... into this connector. 14 Quick Reference Guide 5 diagnostic lights 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. The computer is configured as a wake...
... exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36. See "System Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Plug serial, USB, and other devices ... into this connector. 14 Quick Reference Guide 5 diagnostic lights 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. The computer is configured as a wake...
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... the module bay. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on when devices such as your CD player are on the diagnostic code. The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you troubleshoot... clockwise direction to remove the cover. 18 Quick Reference Guide Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to the hard drive. The light might also be on page 36. The vents allow air to flow through your computer.
... the module bay. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on when devices such as your CD player are on the diagnostic code. The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you troubleshoot... clockwise direction to remove the cover. 18 Quick Reference Guide Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to the hard drive. The light might also be on page 36. The vents allow air to flow through your computer.
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...system: a Save and close any open files and exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on " state. Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any attached devices are turned ..., such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector 6 line-in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP...
...system: a Save and close any open files and exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on " state. Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any attached devices are turned ..., such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector 6 line-in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP...
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... a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your online User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 32 Quick Reference Guide If computer problems occur that require help you begin any...
... a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your online User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 32 Quick Reference Guide If computer problems occur that require help you begin any...
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...in your online User's Guide. System Lights Your power light may be faulty or incorrectly installed. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on the system board may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36 to the Main Menu...or press a key on page 36 to wake the computer. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 39 for technical assistance. See "Beep Codes" on page 36 ...
...in your online User's Guide. System Lights Your power light may be faulty or incorrectly installed. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on the system board may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36 to the Main Menu...or press a key on page 36 to wake the computer. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 39 for technical assistance. See "Beep Codes" on page 36 ...
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...is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the... and then turn off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. To help identify where in a normal "off . Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes ...
...is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the... and then turn off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. To help identify where in a normal "off . Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes ...
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...reinstall an additional module. For information on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive,...have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer....
...reinstall an additional module. For information on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive,...have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer....
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..., 39 restore to previous operating state, 40 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User...7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47
..., 39 restore to previous operating state, 40 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User...7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47